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September 13, 2024 I Award
PlayDrums.com Names Winners of 2024 International Drum Month Giveaway
This year, four winners ranging from ages 14 to 39 received $200 gift cards to their local music retailer and a virtual Zoom lesson with a master drummer.
September 13, 2024 I Anniversary
D’Addario Marks 50th Anniversary with Special Offerings, Events
D’Addario is celebrating five decades in business this year with a special event in East Hampton, New York, a limited-edition line of vintage-inspired merchandise, a multi-episode documentary and more.
September 09, 2024 I Event
GC Pro Opens Dolby Atmos Creation Studio in Hollywood
Guitar Center Professional (GC Pro) unveiled the new studio facility at an exclusive event on Aug. 23.
September 09, 2024 I Award
SABIAN Launches Music Industry Mentorship Award
The award is aimed at encouraging and helping drummers with their career by offering a cash award along with mentorship sessions with some of the industry’s most-respected practitioners.
September 09, 2024 I Obituary
Industry Veteran Dennis Houlihan Passes Away
As Roland U.S. CEO and president, Houlihan served as the first commercial NAMM chairman from 2005–2007.
September 04, 2024 I Obituary
John Hornby Skewes & Co. Founder Passes Away
John H. Skewes was active in the business he started in 1965 until his retirement in 2016.
September 03, 2024 I Acquisition
John Packer Acquires Taylor Trumpets
The acquisition of Taylor Trumpets comes after John Packer Musical Instruments previously announced the purchase of Michael Rath Trombones earlier in 2024.
August 29, 2024 I Acquisition
MIRC Acquires Mighty Mite from Westheimer Corporation
The addition of Mighty Mite’s extensive range of replacement parts will strengthen MIRC’s position as a one-stop shop for all guitar needs.
